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El Al cancels Vietnam route after Shin Bet blocks security approval
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Fusion42 · 13 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
El Al canceled its planned route to Vietnam after Israel's Shin Bet blocked the airline's security approval for the destination, affecting the airline's expansion plans.
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Security decisions in Israel now directly restrict airline route expansions to certain countries. If you work in airline route planning or related travel services, this shapes where you can grow next.
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